Russia is open to any peace talks about Ukraine, if Trump begins-Ambassador of the Russian Federation

This was stated on Thursday, November 14, Ambassador of Russia to the UN Gennady Gatilov, Reuters reports. "Trump has promised to solve the Ukrainian crisis for one night. Okay, let him try. But we are people realists and of course, we realize that this will never happen. However, if he offers something to start a political process, it will be welcome," he said . The Russian diplomat added that any negotiations should take into account the "realities on the ground".

He described Ukraine as in a disadvantage, noting that the Russian forces are now being promoted at the fastest pace over the last year and now control about a fifth of the country. Gatilov noted that the election of Trump opens the possibility of dialogue between Moscow and Washington, although he does not expect a significant restart. "The political elite of the United States, regardless of internal changes, is consistent with the position of restraint of Moscow.

This orientation is deeply rooted, and the change of administration changes little," he explained. At the same time, the diplomat expressed hope for the restoration of dialogue, which he said in recent years: "The only possible change is to return to dialogue between our countries," Gatilov said.

Reuters notes that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly emphasized that peace is possible only if the Russian troops are completely withdrawal and the return of all the occupied territories, including Crimea. In his "Victory Plan", presented last month, Zelensky also confirmed Ukraine's desire to join NATO that Russia categorically rejects.